Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft

Bachelor's degree · Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA

CIP 50.05

$36,557Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$34,615Median earnings 3 years after
$35,675Median earnings 5 years after
$25,188Median federal debt
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How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University earn a median of $36,557 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $39,775 four years after graduating (middle half: $25,491–$55,399). Median debt is $25,188, about 69% of first-year earnings.

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's degree) at other Virginia schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
James Madison University
Harrisonburg
$24,306$19,000
George Mason University
Fairfax
$22,984$27,000
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond
$22,447$20,500
Radford University
Radford
$20,666$24,000
Shenandoah University
Winchester
$17,818$27,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University make?

The median salary is $36,557 one year after graduation and $35,675 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $25,188.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.